|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ailstar Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
24
244 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ailstar Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Velasquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.
Overeem trying to keep a closed guard but Velasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Overeem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
Overeem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velasquez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Overeem throwing damaging strikes from the back! Velasquez could be in trouble here!
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez tries to roll but Overeem sticks to his back.
Velasquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Overeem gets his hands free.
Overeem throwing damaging strikes from the back! Velasquez could be in trouble here!
Velasquez tries to roll but Overeem sticks to his back.
Velasquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Overeem is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Velasquez up.
Cain Velasquez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem keeps control of the position easily here as Velasquez tries to buck him off.
Overeem looking to break Velasquez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Velasquez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Overeem will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Overeem avoiding Velasquez 's attempts to control his hands.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet but Overeem has full control of the position and if anything, Velasquez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Overeem keeps control of the position as Velasquez tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velasquez.
Overeem trying to control.
Overeem biding his time, controlling Velasquez.
Overeem struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ailstar Overeem wasn't active enough on the ground.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overeem.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Velasquez sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Overeem on the ground.
Overeem moves nicely into side control.
Velasquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Velasquez is trying to control Overeem's posture but Overeem avoids it.
Overeem lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jeez, Cain Velasquez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem working the head with strikes.
Overeem looks up at the clock and then as Velasquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Overeem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ailstar Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Velasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Overeem counters by clinching up.
Velasquez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Overeem is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Overeem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ailstar Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velasquez showed some decent athleticism there.
Overeem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Overeem controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Overeem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Overeem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Velasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overeem trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Overeem stands and throws Velasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem controlling the position.
Overeem tries for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez is letting Overeem control him for a moment.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Overeem is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overeem happy to just control the position for now.
Overeem tries to move to mount but Velasquez blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ailstar Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Overeem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overeem controlling the pace for now.
Velasquez wants to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Overeem isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overeem stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Overeem stuffs the takedown.
Overeem stalks Velasquez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Velasquez's face. Velasquez staggers backwards, shaken.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Overeem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overeem has managed to clinch.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Overeem shoots for a double leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls well. He's pushed Overeem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overeem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ailstar Overeem.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Overeem!
Overeem can't escape the position.
Velasquez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Overeem?
Velasquez trying to control but Overeem is having none of it.
Velasquez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Overeem has worked his arm free - good work by Overeem!
You can see the frustration on Overeem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Velasquez easily slips into full mount!
Overeem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Overeem is squirming around, avoiding Velasquez's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez looking to finish Overeem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Overeem!
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ailstar Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem tries to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ailstar Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Overeem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ailstar Overeem!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
